Re: [RBW] new Brooks C-17

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
Hope it works out for you. Haven you considered contacting Rivet? Both Indy and Diablo are narrower than B/C-17, and Debra charges $25 for a demo loaner. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:48:47 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: Thanks for your reply. The C-17 seems a little narrower. I have

[RBW] new Brooks C-17

2014-08-13 Thread Don Compton
Tomorrow will be my first 40 mile on my new C-17. Wish me luck. I just can't ride my B-17s anymore. The hump that develops after miles of breakin causes me some problems and , after not riding a B-17 for 3 months, I tried one more time. The same crotch problems came back. Hopefully the C-17

Re: [RBW] new Brooks C-17

2014-08-13 Thread cyclotourist
Will be interesting to hear how this works out! Hopefully will meet all your needs. Have you ever tried Swift? They're flat-topped like a B17, but a touch narrower. If the C17 doesn't work out, check one out. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug

Re: [RBW] new Brooks C-17

2014-08-13 Thread Don Compton
Thanks for your reply. The C-17 seems a little narrower. I have only ridden it around the block. Tomorrow I am going to ride a 40 mile ride out off Ione,Ca. I think that if the saddle seems ok on that ride, I may be good to go. I don't see any breakin in the saddle. On Wednesday, August 13,